MINI AZTECA Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Grocery store

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED FOOD; COOKED VEGETABLES, FISH, CREAM, AND CHEESE ITEMS, IN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INGREDIENTS LABELS AND SELL BY DATES ON ALL PREPACKAGE FOOD BEING SOLD, AND MAINTAIN.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CONTACT SURFACES BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER IN REAR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL CONTACT SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN; INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, LOWER SURFACES ON PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS, AND WALL VENTS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS THROUGHOUT THE STORE. FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; REAR PREP, REAR DRY STORAGE, WALK IN COOLER, STAFF TOILET ROOMS ON 1ST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT STORE AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS BEING USED TO COOK FOOD; 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE POTS IN SINK FOR PROPER CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING LARGE POTS OR INSTALL LARGER 3-COMP SINK TO ACCOMMODATE LARGER POTS.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE POTS BEING USED TO COOK FOOD; 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE POTS IN SINK FOR PROPER CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING LARGE POTS OR INSTALL LARGER 3-COMP SINK TO ACCOMMODATE LARGER POTS.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.